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Happy first day of spring: 5 ways to celebrate the season in Genesee County

Michigan House and Window Cleaning employee Lee Shakira of Flint cleans the windows of the Mott Foundation building while there's no snow on the building on the first day of spring Thursday, March 20, 2014 in Flint. "It's cold for the first day of spring," Shakira says, "Twenty more degrees and then we'd be alright!" Katie McLean | MLive.com

In Michigan, spring, which begins Thursday, March 20, is kind of an in-between season. It's a precursor to summer. People really excited for spring are usually just excited for summer to come. Or at least for winter to be over.

Winter. Let's not even get into that.

So you want to celebrate spring. Where does one start? Fall has apple picking and hay rides, winter has sledding and snowmen and skiing and Christmas.

What about spring? How can we really get into the spring season?

We've compiled a list of suggestions. Feel free to contribute your own to the comment section below.

1. Visit the farmers market

Two new farmers markets are expected to open in Genesee County this spring. One will be downtown Flint and the other in Davison Township. Grand Blanc also hosts a farmers market.

2. Catch a high school ball game

Baseball season will be in full swing before we know it. The Detroit Tigers opening day is scheduled for March 31. You could head to Comerica Park, or host your own opening day party. Or maybe just check out your local high school's team on a warm day.

The downtown Flint ArtWalk happens the second Friday of every month, rain or shine. But after the snow thaws is when the ArtWalk really hits its stride. For the event, multiple businesses and art galleries welcome visitors to downtown Flint to see art exhibits and performances, and to enjoy food and beverages. The turnout rises with the thermometer.

5. Applewood

At the Historic Applewood Estate in Flint, guided tours are offered beginning in May. Many of the warmer-weather events at the grounds kick off soon, too. Check out the website for more.